The Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition (SBBIKE) will be hosting its eighth annual light distribution, Iluminando La Noche (Light Up the Night). Every evening, SBBIKE volunteers, many bilingual, will be at different locations on the South Coast to educate bicycle commuters about bicycle safety (California laws, being predictable, being visible...) and to distribute bicycle lights to low-income cyclists in need. All riders will receive a gift card for one FREE hour at Bici Centro and will be encouraged to visit the DIY community bike shop located at 434 Olive Street to transition to rechargeable bike lights.

Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition (SBBIKE) distribuirá luces nuevas gratuitos. El evento se llama Iluminando La Noche. Durante la distribución, los voluntarios bilingües ofrecerán consejos sobre montar con seguridad (siga las leyes de California, sea previsible, hazte visible...). Los participantes recibirán una tarjeta de regalo para que se usa en el taller de Bici Centro, 434 Olive Street, Santa Barbara. La tarjeta se usa para una hora gratis en el taller, no se puede usar para partes, ni es negociable. Le ofrecerá más información sobre cambiando a luces recargables.

Reminder: Law in California

Ride with lights and reflectors at night: CVC 21201 (d) When riding at night, you or your bike must be equipped with a white light that is visible from a distance of 300 feet in front of the bike.  The bike must also have:

• a red reflector or a solid or flashing red light with a built-in reflector on the rear that is visible from a distance of 500 feet.
• a white or yellow reflector on each pedal, shoe, or ankle visible from the front and rear of the bicycle from a distance of 200 feet; and
• a white or yellow reflector on each side forward of the center of the bicycle, and a white or red reflector on each side to the rear of the center of the bicycle, unless your bike has front and rear reflectorized tires.